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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1890
Page
8
Senator Blair charged that a church conspiracy seeks to defeat his education measure and lamented opposition by the private press. He warned of lobby tricks and promised blows to those who attempt to kill the bill, noting illiteracy concerns in the South before an executive session and adjournment.
February 18 hearing before the House Committee on Agriculture debated Conger and Batterworth bills to regulate manufacture and sale of compound lard and tax it via the Internal Revenue Bureau. Victor E Pistlet urged farmers’ reversal of the legislation, while Armour & Co. defended compound lard as a legitimate product made from prime lard, cottonseed oil, and beef t allowin.
The President sent to the Senate multiple nominations including Levi E. Pend for Pension Agent at Milwaukee, Fred Babcock as Receiver of Public Moneys at Des Moines, and various Registers of Land Offices such as Albert F. Dixon at Susanville Cal Edwin G. Waite at San Francisco and others in Oregon and Washington state regions.
February 19 hearing before the House committee on the election of President and Vice President featured speakers including John R. Lynch of Mississippi F H Threet of Alabama Edgar Allen and B F McCue. They argued for strong election laws to prevent suppression of Republican votes.
Testimony before the court alleges Maltby G. Lane supplied “luxuries” to his wife during illness, including two pieces of cheese one pineapple cheese a bottle of milk and six beverages as she rode street cars she says he refused aid to her children. She states she married Richard H. Soane after his divorce and had known the first wife who was her dressmaker. Lane is said to have secured a Wisconsin divorce and moved to Chicago.
On February 22 the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Company announces sale of excursion tickets to Pittsburg with return by February 24. One way rate is 25 cents from all LEP McK and related lines. round trip fare remains stone fare. Tickets valid from all stations on the LEP McK lines and partner railroads.
Joseph Gillis Biggar, MP for the Western division of Cavan, died at his Clapham residence of heart disease. A prominent Nationalist, he was famed for obstruction tactics and loyalty to parliamentary duties, leaving behind a reputation as a diligent if not brilliant speaker.
Ash Wednesday was observed in all Catholic churches of the Pittsburg Diocese. A large crowd gathered at St Paul’s Cathedral to receive ashes. For over an hour worshippers approached the altar railing to have ashes blessed, with the priest delivering the reminder memento homo Remember man that thou art dusty and to dust thou shalt return.
The Missouri rate war shows no new developments. General Agent Hall of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific notes no changes before the 22d when reduced rates take effect. The belief is Missouri rates may never return to old figures though fifth class rates could rise, railroads likely finding profit in lower rates. An open winter and increased river facilities cut into railroad earnings and slow any major rate advance.
Forty members of the Americas Tariff clubs will travel to Nashville Tenn for the National League of Republican clubs meeting on March 4. Fifty five delegates from Pennsylvania join. A special Pullman train is arranged for March 2 with reduced fare and sleeper berth extras. State Secretary K B is coordinating arrangements.
A meeting for a charter by the Eben Ezer Baptist Church colored members adjourned after disputes between supporters and counsel. The parties debated between Freewill and Calvinist factions while commissioners moderated and promised further talks to reach a settlement.
During the week ending Saturday there were 182 deaths in the city, compared with 44 in the same week last year. Throat and lung diseases head the list with 89 deaths, followed by other causes. The report lists detailed breakdowns of specific ailments and related statistics.
T. O. Pattison, an employee of Dixon Co on Fourth Avenue real estate, was arrested on a warrant from Alderman McManus after two women accused him of assaulting their tenant. Pattison allegedly attempted to collect rent in what authorities describe as a dispute over payments.
William E. West, a noted McKeesport businessman, posted bail before Alderman Mc Masters on a charge brought by Misa M. BE Harrison. Harrison resides with her niece in McKeesport, and West is connected to local business circles.
The large variety of Norman Clyde and shire horses is offered at Jus. Kerr's sale stables 523 to 527 Penn Ave near Sixth St. Two carloads arrive weekly and will be sold at small profits. Also notes on insurance office and policy contact details appear in the ad copy.
Industry figures express doubt about a 5000 ton Sheffield Alabama pig iron shipment to Pittsburg. They warn the metal may be inferior, used only for mixing, and could disrupt local iron markets and freight dynamics if delivered.
Traveling with Hostetters not including the bottle offers a vital medical safeguard. The remedy treats sea sickness malaria colic cramps indigestion biliousness and rheumatic tendency and serves as a nervousness tonic for some users.
Shoppers hurry to retail counters for Marvin’s Nellie Bly cakes praised as a delicious table dainty. Grocers stock the treats, and the item gains quick popularity, likened to the famed travel feats of Nellie Bly.
Fragment discusses capital funds 100000 and surplus 50000 with a 4 percent interest rate and a deposit requirement. Details are incomplete but indicate financial terms and location at Smithfield Street near Fourth.
Unpacked 800 new dresses in latest styles for ladies and misses priced at 2.75 and 4 dollars for ladies and 2.50 for misses. Guaranteed to fit and satisfy. Orders accepted by mail telegraph or telephone if you cannot visit in person.
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